ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Care Exam 4A Questions
Extract:
After childbirth, the uterus should contract and become firm.
Question 1 of 5
Why would the nurse massage a 'boggy' fundus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massaging a boggy fundus stimulates uterine contractions to make it firm, preventing excessive bleeding and aiding involution.
Extract:
A nurse is teaching a new mother about signs of effective breastfeeding of her newborn.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 5% weight loss in the first 3 days is normal due to fluid loss and adjustment to feeding.
Extract:
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone 3 mg PO. Available is dexamethasone 1.5 mg tablets.
Question 3 of 5
How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 3 mg -->1.5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about dietary intake with a client who is breastfeeding her newborn.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate decaffeinated fluid intake supports milk production without passing caffeine to the infant.
Extract:
Vitamin K is given by injection to a newborn.
Question 5 of 5
Why is vitamin K given by injection to a newborn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Newborns have low vitamin K stores, increasing the risk of bleeding; injection ensures adequate levels.